Chelsea eyes Marc Guehi's comeback as transfer rumors heat up.
Chelsea are growing increasingly confident in securing a return for Crystal Palace and England centre-back Marc Guehi, with the Stamford Bridge club believing a deal can be completed ahead of competition from Tottenham. The 24-year-old defender, who previously spent time in Chelsea’s academy before moving to Palace, has impressed in the Premier League and is now seen as a priority target for the Blues as they bolster their defensive options in the summer transfer window.
Newcastle United have set a staggering £150 million valuation on Swedish forward Alexander Isak amid growing interest in the 25-year-old striker. Isak has been a standout entertainer for Newcastle, and the club remains firm in its stance to ward off potential suitors looking to tempt the prolific forward away from St James’ Park.
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Meanwhile, Chelsea are reportedly open to selling Brazil midfielder Andrey Santos at the end of the season. The 20-year-old, currently on loan at Strasbourg, was once considered a long-term prospect for the Blues, but the club is now prepared to listen to offers as part of their midfield restructuring.
Arsenal opted against signing a forward in the January transfer window despite scouting four potential options. The club reportedly determined that there was a lack of high-quality targets and chose to hold off on adding an attacking player to Mikel Arteta’s squad.
Newcastle United have rejected a bid from Galatasaray for English right-back Kieran Trippier. The 34-year-old, who remains a key part of Eddie Howe’s plans, was the subject of interest from the Turkish club, but Newcastle are unwilling to sanction a move for the experienced defender at this stage.
Manchester United, Chelsea, and Newcastle are all monitoring the situation surrounding Crystal Palace and France striker Jean-Philippe Mateta. The 27-year-old forward has yet to sign a new contract with Palace, sparking interest from several Premier League clubs keen to assess his availability in the upcoming transfer window.
Chelsea are also expected to lower their asking price for English midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall after failing to reach an agreement in the January transfer window. The 26-year-old was linked with a potential move, but negotiations did not progress as planned, leading to expectations that Chelsea will adjust their demands when talks resume in the summer.
Manchester United is set to face a financial shortfall of over £27 million in their anticipated Premier League prize money this season. The club’s inconsistent performances and failure to meet certain expectations have contributed to a reduction in revenue, potentially impacting their future transfer plans.
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Elsewhere, Wolves striker Matheus Cunha recently signed a four-and-a-half-year contract containing a £62 million release clause. The clause has no restrictions on which clubs can trigger it, making the Brazilian an attractive prospect for potential suitors looking to bolster their attacking ranks.
Stuttgart have expressed interest in appointing Como manager Cesc Fabregas as their next head coach. With apprehension surrounding the future of current manager Sebastian Hoeness, the Bundesliga club is reportedly considering Fabregas as a possible replacement should a managerial change occur in the summer.
